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VO10 EMJ

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,815 mi
Last recorded134,815 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO10 EMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 134,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 134,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 119,415 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 119,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,512 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play swievel joint bearing has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,129 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded/scored on inner face (pads approx 50% worn) (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,712 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,716 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,121 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres getting low (3.4mm)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 47,855 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres getting low (3.4mm)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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VO10 EMJ is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 86,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO10 EMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO10 EMJ is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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